Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky man makes lottery history

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) – A man in Kentucky is celebrating a big win. James Farthing made history over the weekend by winning the largest lottery ticket in state history. Farthing still has to bring the ticket to Louisville to be verified, but all of the Powerball numbers on this ticket match the winning ones. He says he entered Clark’s Pump-N-Shop…

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers to open in counties approved for individual assistance

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open in eight of the first 13 counties approved for individual assistance for April’s floods. According to the governor’s office, families in the first 13 counties approved for individual assistance, including Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties, can…

Portion of railroad crossing in Hart County to temporarily close

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

HORSE CAVE , Ky. – Drivers in Hart County should be aware of an upcoming railroad crossing closure. The Hart County Fiscal Court says the railroad crossing at Highway 335 (Old Dixie Highway) will be closed from Thursday, May 1 to Friday, May 2. Officials say this closure will be due to the Horse Cave Connector project. News 40 will…

Trio of Hilltoppers sign with teams following 2025 NFL Draft

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three WKU Football players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents following the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. Linebacker Kylan Guidry signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, wide receiver Kisean Johnson signed with the Baltimore Ravens and running back Elijah Young signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. Draft weekend started for the Hilltoppers on Friday,…

Bowling Green man arrested after allegedly attempting to meet female minor at hotel

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged after allegedly attempting to meet a minor at a hotel. The Bowling Green Police Department responded to the Holiday Inn on Wilkerson Trace early Saturday morning to reports of a male allegedly meeting a female juvenile inside a hotel room. Officers say they observed a group called Bikers Against Predators…

1 transported following collision in Glasgow

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – One person has been transported for injuries following a collision in Barren County. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded Saturday to Woodlawn Avenue regarding a vehicle collision. Following an investigation, police say they learned a vehicle driven by Eric Turner of Glasgow was traveling westbound on Woodlawn Street. Police say the vehicle traveled across an oncoming…

Former WKU women’s basketball player charged in DUI crash

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A former Western Kentucky University basketball player is facing charges following a crash at a local residence. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded around 10:46 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of Chestnut Street and 13th Avenue for a collision. Police say upon arrival, they saw a vehicle that had driven over…

New York Times Bestselling authors to stop in Logan County

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – There’s a chance to meet local and bestselling authors in Logan County. On Monday, April 28, you can meet Carmen Agra Deedy and Linda Sue Park, along with a local book illustrator named Emilie Gill. Deedy is a New York Times Bestselling author, and Park is a 2002 Newberry Medal and New York Times Bestselling author….

Man charged with DUI after injury collision in Grayson County

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

Source: K105. GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Butler County man is facing charges after a crash near Caneyville injured one person. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Caneyville Fire Department and EMS responded to the wreck Saturday at around 11:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of Morgantown Road. More here. K105 reports based…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI, reckless driving

April 28, 2025

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges related to operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle traveling around 2:23 a.m. on Campbell Lane. Deputies say the vehicle was not able to maintain its lane and crossed the center line. Upon contact the driver…